“For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.” v 13 (NLT)
Pride is a dangerous thing. It causes us to think we are healthier and better than we really are. It’s a way that we can look good on the outside, and not deal with the insecurities, motives, hurt, sickness, … that is going on on the inside. However, there is real freedom when we are able to step outside of the pride that tries to hold us back. When we don’t fear what others might think and deal with our greatest needs and what truly makes us who we are, our pride begins to diminish and our humility begins to live. This is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of true inner strength and beauty.
Jesus says, that until we realize that we don’t have it all together, we will think that we have no need for Him. When we admit that we don’t have it all together, that the place were we can begin to see Jesus do is greatest work in our lives.
Today, has pride kept you from being honest with yourself? What areas do you need to turnover to Jesus so you can experience the victory found in Him through humility?
Dan Gould 